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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

Jun 11, 2026
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The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 

Jun 08, 2026
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Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends on Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems

Jun 04, 2026
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‘Garden in a Box’ Initiative is Helping Pregnant Women Eat Nutritious Food While Building Self-Reliance Through Gardening

Jun 01, 2026
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“Deliver Like the Hebrew Women”: How Traditional Myths and Religious Misconceptions Fuel Maternal and Child Deaths

May 30, 2026
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Top Ten News Items on Health, 29 March 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 28, 2024

AfDB approves $50m loan to boost climate resilience, food security in Yobe State. ‘Global Fund Grant Will Scale Up HIV, TB Prevention Services In Nigeria‘. Delta Govt confirms outbreak of Lassa Fever. Fresh outbreak of diphtheria kills four persons in Kano. Six cancer centres will be completed in two years — FG. BSUTH enlists 25 […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th March 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 15, 2024

Nigeria ranked amongst countries with highest number of maternal deaths Nigerians’ mental health second-best in Africa – Report Reps task FG on provision of free cancer treatment nationwide Nigeria first country to receive new meningitis vaccine ACPN Urges FG To Integrate Pharmacy Schools In Fight Against Substandard Medicines Bayelsa Tackles Mortality Rate With Drones Delivering […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th March 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 8, 2024

Lagos residents decry non-implementation of free antenatal, delivery services. Lassa fever death toll in Benue now 13. Jigawa confirms meningitis outbreak. WHO worries over growing resistance to common HIV medication. FG builds capacity of frontline health workers stakeholders. IWD: Why women must shun child delivery at home – UNICEF. Scaling-up MMS To Reverse Anaemia In […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st March 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 1, 2024

FG targets increasing PHCs benefitting from basic health fund. UNICEF, Africa CDC, sign extended partnership on vaccine manufacturing, immunisation. Malaria: Nigeria accounts for 30% of global burden – Minister. Reps ask NCDC to investigate “strange disease” ravaging Gombe communities. Experts Urge Effective Implementation Of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Initiative. NMA Warns Against Seeking Medical Treatment […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th February 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | February 16, 2024

Tinubu re-appoints NAFDAC DG, names new NCDC head. Stakeholders brainstorm on gaps in healthcare, private-public sector integration. NHIA Reiterates Collaboration With States To Expand Health Insurance. High Temperature: Nigerian govt issues alert against dehydration, measles, other diseases. Over 42,000 Nigerian nurses migrated abroad in last three years – NMCN. Experts seek robust implementation of health […]

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